The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
We kicked off the new year with a wonderful weekend in the Hamptons with some friends, and seeing some family, (followed by a stomach bug of some sort) but the year is getting better and better!!! January felt very long and I feel like we were hibernating in the apartment as much as possible with … Continue reading Lens on January 2019
The last month of the year is always a bit hectic, but was also filled with lots of family, food and fun city happenings. Restaurants Some new highlights this month around the city. Cafe Ollin (East Harlem) - Our new favorite Mexican place in the neighborhood! This low-key and low-priced eatery is welcoming and delicious. … Continue reading Lens on December 2018
It was a busy month at work for me, but I still managed to enjoy lots of food, fun and even a trip out of the city (in addition to a family-filled Thanksgiving!) Restaurants A smattering of different cuisines this month, yum! Up Thai (Upper East Side) - delicious food in a nicely decorated setting … Continue reading Lens on November 2018
The fall seems to be a busy time for me at work - by the time I come home, I don't want to get back on the computer to work on writing a blog post, hence this post about October midway through November! But this morning, I'm up early and here I am, writing away. … Continue reading Lens on October 2018
After many weeks of unbearably hot NYC weather in September complete with grime, sweat, and too-cool subways, it's finally fall and boy does it feel like it. I've stocked up on pumpkin-flavored goodies from Trader Joe's and have broken into my stash of cool-weather clothes that have been sitting for months in their plastic storage … Continue reading Lens on September 2018
Zona Colonial - Santo Domingo's historic district, is a World Heritage site of UNESCO, and a place that will forever hold a piece of my heart. If you're spending one day in Santo Domingo or if it's your first time in Zona, for those who like to browse shops and eat, this is your list! … Continue reading The Perfect Day in Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial
We're about halfway through the year, which is wild because wasn't it just January yesterday? This month, like each month, was jam packed with food, fun, and lots of books. First I wanted to give an update on my 2018 goals. I wanted to eat less sugar, read more books, and join a music group. I … Continue reading Lens on June 2018
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